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Casa Petirrojo can be seen below the church

Front of our house with sun terrace

Secluded below the church The house is just 2 minutes by foot up the steps to the charming village of Torla, with its narrow streets, medieval architecture and stunning mountain views. Local facilities include 2 supermarkets, tourist information with free internet access, 2 banks, doctors and chemist, local butcher, and numerous restaurants. The newly built National Park Visitors Centre is just 150m away. During peak holiday periods a shuttle bus runs from here into the Ordesa national park.. Outside these times the park can be reached by car (8km) or by foot (throughout the year), a beautiful 2 hour hike from the house. There are dozens of possibilities for spectacular walks, both from the house and within the park. Mount Mondarruego forms the backdrop to our tastefully converted pajar, which is set on three floors and sleeps 4 comfortably. Oak parquet floors, wood beams and period antique furniture all add to the charm.

Open plan kitchen with dining and seating area

Upper floor double bedroom

 

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Notes on prices
Unless stated, prices are for the property per week in Euros.

Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, however, this is flexible depending on demand. We ask guests to check out by 11am on the morning of departure. Check-in is after 4pm on the day of arrival.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
On request we can provide cot and highchair. We can convert the 2 single beds to bunk beds if preferred.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
The house is set on 3 floors and is not suitable for people with mobility problems.

Outside
Outside sun terrace with garden furniture.

Skiing
Cross country skiing is available at Fanlo, 30 minutes away. Downhill skiing is available at Panticosa and Formigal, 45 minutes away. Snow shoe walking can be done in the National Park.

Travel
A car is essential for travel in Aragón. Distances from the following airports to Torla are as follows:
Zaragoza 178km / 2 hours 10 mins.
Pau 138km / 2 hours 20 mins.
Pamplona 167km / 2 hours 25 mins.
Tarbes 164km / 2 hours 30 mins.
Toulouse 269km / 3 hour 30 mins.
Barcelona 322km / 4 hours.

Distances
2 minutes by foot to Torla village and the new National Park Information Centre. 8km by car or a beautiful 2 hour hike on foot to the entrance to the National Park of Ordesa, from which there are dozens of possibilities for walks.
Times to other towns by car; 5 mins to Broto for banks. 50 mins to the medieval town of Ainsa. 60 mins to Jaca and then on to the valley of Anso. 90 mins to the historic and cosmopolitan city of Huesca. 80 mins to the spectacular National Park of Sierra de Guara.

Further details
Autumn from September to late October is a special time here. The colours of the trees are stunning, it is no wonder we get artists from all over the world coming to try and capture this on canvas.
Spring in this part of the Pyrenees lasts from April to June and is particularly beautiful with over 1500 species of wild flower to be found. We set off from the house this June for a long walk and spent over an hour absorbed in the variety of flowers just 10 minutes away - the walk was put on hold!
Torla has 2 supermarkets and 2 banks with cashpoints. Numerous restaurants, a medical centre, post office and a number of adventure sports companies.
Locally there is a broad spectrum of flora. Beech, birch, poplar, oak and pine thrive. Above the tree line there are nearly 1500 species of small flowering plants.
Fauna is abundant. Of the larger birds, golden eagles, red kites, lammergeiers, griffon and Egyptian vultures can all be seen. Red squirrels and chamois are abundant.
For the more adventurous we can arrange the hire of mountain bikes, horse riding, canoeing, canyoning and rafting.

Booking notes
To guarantee the reservation we ask for 25% of the accommodation cost within 5 days of booking. This deposit to be paid by bank transfer (bank costs at your expense if applicable). The remainder is due 30 days prior to rental start along with a security deposit of 300 euros. The latter is returned on departure subject to no damage.

Guest comments
Cosy well equipped retreat in a great location.We enjoyed spectacular walks and fantastic wildlife. Food shopping or restaurants are just a short walk away behind the house, although beware those few last steps might prove the toughest climb of the day after an outing in the mountains. Lucy and Julian, London, July

The house is in a super location, I loved the steps up to the church and the old village above. It is beautifully furnished with a lovely kitchen/living area and the terrace was great to sit on in the evening. The bus service into the Ordesa canyon is great with the stop about 100 yards away.
Yvette and John, Lancaster, August

From the moment we arrived, the immaculate presentation and thoughtful gifts told us we were in for a treat of a week. We thoroughly enjoyed your cosy house. We were also delighted with how close the house is to beautiful walks. We particularly liked walking by the river, occasionally dunking our feet in the water. Paul & Graham, Norfolk, August

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